- Where
- University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus
- Level
- Mid
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu .
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for an Accountant Technician 2 in Student Services. The position will support the Director of Finance by monitoring financial activity across multiple Student Services departments and funding sources, preparing recurring financial reports and routine analysis, identifying fiscal issues, and coordinating corrective actions. The position will also serve as a division-level technical resource for Workday and other fiscal processes, resolving non-routine transactions and accounting issues, providing guidance to departmental staff, and helping establish consistent fiscal procedures and controls across the division. The position will also coordinate recurring technical fiscal matters with central finance offices and help establish consistent fiscal practices across departments.
Essential Qualifications
Graduation from high school and three years of financial records maintenance experience which included duties such as designing, implementing and interpreting narrative and data reports; applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information; preparing entries to accounts; analyzing assets and liabilities and preparing balance sheets; auditing contracts, vouchers and other documents and preparing summary transaction reports; implementing accounting control procedures; and overseeing the work of accounting clerical staff; OR
One year of experience as an Accountant Technician I in Nevada State service; OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Schedule
The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs.
Compensation Grade
Grade 32
In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.
To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit: Classified Compensation . Select Salary schedule, CBA C & L; PP01 or PP02.
For more information, visit the Classified Salary Calculator
The Perks of PERS
Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator Retirement Calculator for more information.
Perks of Working at UNR
Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave - Classified Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate. SEC
Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
For more information about the Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit, please visit: Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
Additionally, we offer a Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least…